Cornell vs Goucher
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Cornell CollegeMount Vernon, IACatholic life on campusGoucher CollegeBaltimore, MDCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Cornell has the higher graduation rate: 62% against 57% at Goucher.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Goucher has the lower price after aid: $13,471 a year, against $16,409 at Cornell.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
1 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Mount Vernon, IA
Baltimore, MD
Setting
Town
City
Students
1,084
1,500
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
80%
78%
Average SAT
1234
1248
ACT middle 50%
23–30
27–30
Graduation rate
62%
57%
First-year retention
80%
79%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$23,634
$22,470
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$16,409
$13,471
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,513
$18,066
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,177
$20,403
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,944
$24,781
Net price, over $110,000 income
$29,298
$32,220
Median debt
$27,000
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,460
$53,023
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.